Canon XL1 Instruction Manual

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RecordingE34Use this program to let you select the aperture (irisdiameter) to give you maximum control over thedepth of field.A large F number (a small aperture) gives a greaterdepth of field.Giving priority to the aperture (aperture-priority: Av)AvAv F2.8Use this program to let you select the shutterspeed.The camera sets the appropriate aperture(F number) automatically to give the correctexposure.When you turn the POWER dial to Tv, the currentshutter speed is shown in the viewfinder. Selectyour desired shutter speed by pressing theSHUTTER r and t buttons.Giving priority to shutter speed (shutter-priority: Tv)TvTv 1000You can choose 9 shutter speeds between 1/60 and 1/15,000 of a second.• If you try to set a shutter speed that is either too high or too low for the shooting conditions, the indicatorflashes in the viewfinder. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops, or slide theND FILTER switch ON/OFF as appropriate before changing the setting.Notes:• You can also set the XL1 for slow shutter shooting using the slow shutter digital effects (p. 35).• When recording in extreme low-light conditions, we recommend the use of a Canon Speedlite or VideoLight (available as optional accessories, see page 73).• Under very bright conditions when you have set the F number to f/16, blurring of the image may occur.Check the image in the viewfinder while setting the aperture.• When a lens that has a built-in ND filter is attached, if you switch the filter on, the intensity of the light isreduced and the image in the viewfinder may go dark. In such a case, switch the filter off and change theaperture setting.• When shooting in the [ (Easy Recording) or n (Auto) programs on bright sunny days outdoors, thecamera may display “ND ON”/“ND OFF” repeatedly. In this case, it may be effective to switch to the Avrecording program and adjust the setting of the F number to between f/5.6 and f/11 (the shutter speed maybecome higher than usual).The camera sets the appropriate shutter speed automatically to give the correct exposure. When you turn thePOWER dial to Av the current F number is shown in the viewfinder. Select your desired F number byturning the IRIS wheel.You can choose 8 F numbers between f/1.6 and f/16, and CLOSE to shut the iris completely. If you try toset an F number that is too high or too low for the shooting conditions, the indicator flashes in theviewfinder. In this case, increase or decrease the setting until the flashing stops.Note:• The camera memorizes the latest Tv or Av value until a new value is set.Turning off the camcorder or changing the recording program does not erase the stored value.